Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS * The primary role of the Physician Assistant (PA) will be to participate in the assessment and care of Emergency Department patients, under the supervision of the attending physician. The PA will provide care using evidence-based clinical practice standards and will adhere to established protocols. All activity will be under the direct supervision of an Emergency Department Physician, and within the medical directives endorsed by the RVH Medical Advisory Committee. As an integrated member of the health care team and support to the ED Physician, the PA will have a strong desire for life-long learning, quality improvement, patient safety and collaborative team-based care. Education: Undergraduate Degree Graduate of a Canadian or US-Accredited Physician Assistant Education Program, including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam, or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification – Mandatory BCLS and ACLS   Experience: Experience working in an Emergency Department setting is strongly preferred Competencies: Integrate all the core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centered medical care Perform a complete and appropriate clinical assessment of a patient and formulate a clinical treatment plan Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills Recognize their scope of practice while demonstrating effective and appropriate consultation practice with other healthcare professionals with respect to patient care, education, and legal opinions Responsibilities: Clinical and General Responsibilities Obtain health history, including but limited to, demographics, chief complaint, history of the present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family, and psychosocial history, medications, and/or allergies Perform comprehensive assessments, make differential diagnoses, order appropriate testing, coordinate and plan the management of ED patients. This includes assessment of vital signs and examination of all major body systems.  Under the direction of the RVH medical directives, complete preliminary interpretations of necessary diagnostic tests including but not limited to haematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, peak flow and plain film x-ray. Perform procedures such as ECG, casting, suturing, application of orthopedic devices, slit lamp examination, measuring intraocular pressure, visual acuity.  Collect blood samples (arterial and venous), minor surgical samples, body secretions and body fluids (semen, sputum, wound drainage, and urine). Supporting physicians with health care technology and applications such as Connecting Ontario and hospital applications including the Meditech Expanse System, Order Set repository, and bedside ultrasound Communication Provide relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate. Provide education to patients, families, and other health providers as appropriate to the clinical setting. Communicate with other members of the health care team and other hospital departments, both orally, in writing, and electronically. Medical Documentation and Record Keeping Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records of the patient encounter and management plan Dictated records as appropriate Consultation requests Other types of documentation as required by the particular setting Collaborate with the Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration with all aspects of the Emergency Department team including (but not limited to) physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, clerical staff, technicians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, social workers, patient representatives, volunteers, and administrative staff to provide high-quality care for patients. Collaboration with Affiliated Services (including Regional Sites) General Internal Medicine and Hospitalists Medical Imaging Paediatrics Obstetrics Critical Care Surgery Pathology Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:  Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.